Let's motivate ourselves by doing this 1. Weigh yourself. 2.Take out a thin photograph and pin it in a place you cannot avoid. 3.Try on an item of clothing you used to wear a year ago. 4.Close the bathroom door, stand in your underwear and take a photograph of yourself in the mirror. (For your eyes only) 5.Read an inspiring book of someone who has lost weight or overcome a major obstacle in their life. 6.Join a gym. 7.Sign up at a local support group. 8.Visualize the way you want to be – FEEL what it feels like to be that person. 9.Declare your weight loss plans to someone out loud. 10.Ask a buddy to join you in your weight loss effort- you can help each other.